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What does Western Canada Select (WCS) primarily represent?
What does Western Canada Select (WCS) primarily represent?
- Natural gas liquids
- Light crude oil
- Refined petroleum products
- Conventional heavy oil mixed with bitumen and diluents (correct)
What is the term used for the price of bitumen after deducting transportation costs?
What is the term used for the price of bitumen after deducting transportation costs?
- Bitumen netback (correct)
- Producers' net revenue
- Western Canada Select price
- Transport netback
Which factor contributes to the price discounts of oil produced in Alberta compared to Brent or WTI?
Which factor contributes to the price discounts of oil produced in Alberta compared to Brent or WTI?
- Lower quality of Alberta oil (correct)
- Higher quality of Alberta oil
- Proximity to refineries
- Lower demand for oil products
What primarily affects the value derived from oil resources according to the content?
What primarily affects the value derived from oil resources according to the content?
What is a likely consequence when the prices received for oil resources decrease?
What is a likely consequence when the prices received for oil resources decrease?
What is the primary reason for the creation of PetroCanada during the economic crisis in the 1970s?
What is the primary reason for the creation of PetroCanada during the economic crisis in the 1970s?
What type of oil extraction drilling is conducted to find new reserves?
What type of oil extraction drilling is conducted to find new reserves?
Which of the following statements about petroleum is correct?
Which of the following statements about petroleum is correct?
What are the three classifications of the oil and gas companies based on their position in the supply chain?
What are the three classifications of the oil and gas companies based on their position in the supply chain?
Which of the following is NOT a downside of petroleum extraction?
Which of the following is NOT a downside of petroleum extraction?
How does the global economy mainly affect crude oil prices?
How does the global economy mainly affect crude oil prices?
What was the primary outcome of the government deciding to privatize PetroCanada?
What was the primary outcome of the government deciding to privatize PetroCanada?
What does the API gravity measure in relation to petroleum?
What does the API gravity measure in relation to petroleum?
Which of the following types of petroleum products is primarily used for transportation?
Which of the following types of petroleum products is primarily used for transportation?
What was the primary motivation behind the 1953 coup in Iran?
What was the primary motivation behind the 1953 coup in Iran?
What is one major environmental risk associated with the transportation of petroleum products?
What is one major environmental risk associated with the transportation of petroleum products?
What was OPEC's primary goal when it was established in 1960?
What was OPEC's primary goal when it was established in 1960?
Which event in the 1970s significantly impacted Western economies due to OPEC's actions?
Which event in the 1970s significantly impacted Western economies due to OPEC's actions?
What significant measure did the CIA and the British intelligence take in Iran in 1953?
What significant measure did the CIA and the British intelligence take in Iran in 1953?
What challenges does OPEC face as a cartel?
What challenges does OPEC face as a cartel?
Why did countries like Iran resent the oil companies post-World War II?
Why did countries like Iran resent the oil companies post-World War II?
How did American historians gain insights about the 1953 coup in Iran in the 1980s?
How did American historians gain insights about the 1953 coup in Iran in the 1980s?
What does the term 'cartel' imply in the context of OPEC?
What does the term 'cartel' imply in the context of OPEC?
What significant event did Egypt and Syria initiate in 1973 against Israel?
What significant event did Egypt and Syria initiate in 1973 against Israel?
What was the purpose of OPEC's Declaratory Statement of Petroleum Policy released in 1968?
What was the purpose of OPEC's Declaratory Statement of Petroleum Policy released in 1968?
What was the primary consequence of the OPEC embargo in the 1970s?
What was the primary consequence of the OPEC embargo in the 1970s?
Which country became the top oil producer worldwide by 1973?
Which country became the top oil producer worldwide by 1973?
Which of the following countries is NOT listed as one of the five additional OPEC members by 1969?
Which of the following countries is NOT listed as one of the five additional OPEC members by 1969?
What major geopolitical event in 1990 affected OPEC's dynamics?
What major geopolitical event in 1990 affected OPEC's dynamics?
How does the geographical origin of oil affect its pricing?
How does the geographical origin of oil affect its pricing?
What technological advancements in the 1980s contributed to diminishing OPEC's market share?
What technological advancements in the 1980s contributed to diminishing OPEC's market share?
Which of these oil types is known to gain the highest prices due to its characteristics?
Which of these oil types is known to gain the highest prices due to its characteristics?
What policy did OPEC implement in response to surplus oil supply in the 1980s?
What policy did OPEC implement in response to surplus oil supply in the 1980s?
What proportion of total world energy consumption is accounted for by petroleum products made from crude oil and other hydrocarbon liquids?
What proportion of total world energy consumption is accounted for by petroleum products made from crude oil and other hydrocarbon liquids?
What percentage of total world proven crude oil reserves did OPEC control at the beginning of 2021?
What percentage of total world proven crude oil reserves did OPEC control at the beginning of 2021?
Which factor does NOT determine OPEC's ability to influence oil prices?
Which factor does NOT determine OPEC's ability to influence oil prices?
What does 'spare capacity' refer to in the context of OPEC?
What does 'spare capacity' refer to in the context of OPEC?
Which geopolitical event was NOT mentioned as a cause of major oil price shocks?
Which geopolitical event was NOT mentioned as a cause of major oil price shocks?
How does oil price volatility typically behave in response to supply disruptions?
How does oil price volatility typically behave in response to supply disruptions?
What role do futures contracts play in the oil market?
What role do futures contracts play in the oil market?
Which country is historically known as the largest OPEC oil producer?
Which country is historically known as the largest OPEC oil producer?
What impact do severe weather events, like hurricanes, have on the oil market?
What impact do severe weather events, like hurricanes, have on the oil market?
During the Arab Oil Embargo, what was one of the primary challenges faced by OPEC members?
During the Arab Oil Embargo, what was one of the primary challenges faced by OPEC members?
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1953 Iranian coup
1953 Iranian coup
A CIA and UK-organized coup in Iran to replace Premier Mossadeq with a pro-Western government, influenced by concerns about Mossadeq's perceived Soviet sympathies and to secure oil interests.
OPEC
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries; an international cartel formed by oil-exporting nations to coordinate policies for fair pricing, steady supply, and a fair return on oil investments.
Oil Embargo (1973)
Oil Embargo (1973)
OPEC's reduction of oil production and price increases impacting Western economies following the Yom Kippur War.
Cartel
Cartel
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Cold War influence
Cold War influence
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Mohammad Mossadeq
Mohammad Mossadeq
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Industry's influence on world events
Industry's influence on world events
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Low royalties (Iran 1953)
Low royalties (Iran 1953)
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Petroleum
Petroleum
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Fossil fuel
Fossil fuel
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Crude oil
Crude oil
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Petroleum Industry
Petroleum Industry
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Upstream Oil Companies
Upstream Oil Companies
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Downstream Oil Companies
Downstream Oil Companies
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Midstream Oil Companies
Midstream Oil Companies
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Oil Reserves
Oil Reserves
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Environmental Risks (Oil)
Environmental Risks (Oil)
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PetroCanada
PetroCanada
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OPEC's Influence
OPEC's Influence
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OPEC's Reserve Control
OPEC's Reserve Control
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OPEC Production Targets
OPEC Production Targets
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OPEC Compliance
OPEC Compliance
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OPEC's Spare Capacity
OPEC's Spare Capacity
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Spare Capacity Indicator
Spare Capacity Indicator
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Oil Price Volatility
Oil Price Volatility
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Supply and Demand Elastisity
Supply and Demand Elastisity
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Geopolitical Disruptions
Geopolitical Disruptions
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Weather Impacts
Weather Impacts
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Western Canada Select (WCS)
Western Canada Select (WCS)
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Bitumen Netback
Bitumen Netback
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Why is WCS price lower than Brent or WTI?
Why is WCS price lower than Brent or WTI?
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Diluent
Diluent
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Impact of transportation costs on oil prices
Impact of transportation costs on oil prices
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OPEC's Purpose
OPEC's Purpose
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OPEC's Expansion
OPEC's Expansion
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OPEC's Market Share
OPEC's Market Share
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The 1973 Oil Embargo
The 1973 Oil Embargo
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OPEC's Control?
OPEC's Control?
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Responses to High Oil Prices
Responses to High Oil Prices
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Brent Oil
Brent Oil
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West Texas Intermediate (WTI)
West Texas Intermediate (WTI)
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Royalties and Oil Prices
Royalties and Oil Prices
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Study Notes
American and British Role in the 1953 Iranian Coup
- The US and UK orchestrated a coup in Iran in 1953 to remove Premier Mossadegh.
- Mossadegh was perceived as too sympathetic to the Soviet Union and the Soviet congress
- Oil companies were concerned about low royalties paid by Mossadegh's government.
- The coup aimed to install a government more amenable to Western oil policies.
- CIA involvement in the coup was later documented by American historians.
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)
- OPEC is a cartel of oil-exporting countries formed in 1960.
- OPEC aims for stable and fair prices, a steady supply for consumers, and a fair return on investment for oil producers.
- The 1973 oil embargo, following the Yom Kippur War, caused a significant recession in Western economies.
Environment and Oil Production
- Oil production, transportation, and refining have significant environmental impacts.
- Pipelines, tankers, and rail tankers can cause environmental damage.
- Land issues and indigenous rights are often impacted by oil extraction and pipeline placement.
Canadian Oil and Gas Industries
- Canadian oil and gasoline industries remain crucial to the Canadian economy.
- Prior to the 1970s, the Canadian oil and gas sector was largely owned by American, Dutch, and British companies
- In the 1970s, PetroCanada was formed as a Crown Corporation to gain control over a portion of the industry.
- It was eventually privatized.
Petroleum Industry Details
- Petroleum is a non-renewable fossil fuel formed from organic matter.
- It's extracted, refined, and processed into various products (fuels, plastics, etc.).
- Oil companies are categorised into upstream, midstream, and downstream segments based on their position in the supply chain.
- Oil is classified based on geographic location, sulfur content, and API gravity (density).
- Oil reservoirs are researched using seismic reflection.
Oil Prices and Market Dynamics
- Global supply and demand drive crude oil prices.
- Economic growth directly correlates with the demand for petroleum products.
- OPEC's production quotas can influence prices.
- OPEC members retain the world's entire spare crude oil production capacity.
- Political and weather-related disruptions affect crude oil prices.
- Crude oil is traded in future and spot markets.
OPEC History and Evolution
- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) started in 1960 with five founding members.
- OPEC faced early challenges in coordinating strategy, including conflicts over export limits in the early 1960s.
- OPEC's role in manipulating oil supplies and influencing major nations began rising.
- OPEC influence on world oil markets has fluctuated from the 1970's to present.
- OPEC faced disruptions and challenges involving members' production, conflicts, and changing global economic conditions throughout history.
Oil Quality and Pricing
- Lighter oils generally fetch higher prices due to easier and cheaper refining.
- Geographical location of production affects transportation costs and pricing.
- Brent crude oil, a global benchmark, is a light, sweet oil with easier access to global markets, often receiving higher prices.
- WTI (West Texas Intermediate) is a US-based benchmark, often subject to export restrictions and transport limitations, affecting price.
- WCS (Western Canada Select) represents a blend of heavy conventional oils, bitumen, and diluents, often leading to lower prices compared to Brent and WTI due to lower quality and increased transportation costs.
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Explore the complex interplay between American and British interests in the 1953 Iranian coup that ousted Premier Mossadegh. Understand the formation of OPEC in 1960 and its impact on global oil prices, alongside the environmental implications of oil production and transportation. This quiz delves into the historical events that shaped modern energy policies.
